The party line from Leinster is that any and all compliments being delivered their way lately are being blocked abruptly at the door and Tadhg Furlong is adopting the same approach when it comes to garlands foisted upon him.

Tadhg Furlong has signed a three-year IRFU contract to remain at Leinster until June 2021.

The last time we saw Tadhg Furlong, he looked just about done in.

Tadhg Furlong has plenty to celebrate in his own right after being a first start for Ireland but he is also backing Test debutant Quinn Roux to shine in tomorrow’s second Test against South Africa.

Mike Ross backed Leinster teammate Tadhg Furlong to show the versatility coach Joe Schmidt is looking for from his players.

For all the trials and tribulations Joe Schmidt experienced in narrowing his World Cup squad down to the requisite 31, at least we have a good idea who will be in his starting XV.

Joe Schmidt’s hopes of a grand unveiling of his World Cup squad today were scuppered after his 31-man panel apparently leaked across the media last night.

Tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong and centre Darren Cave look to be the surprise inclusions.

“But saying that, obviously I’d absolutely love to get the call-up and represent my country.”